Heritage Store Mouthwash Recalled Over Child Poisoning Fears from Lack of Safety Cap
• Heritage Store Hydrogen Peroxide Mouthwash recalled due to lack of child-resistant packaging, posing risk of ethanol poisoning to children
• Recalled flavors are eucalyptus mint and wintermint in brown bottles with white lids; sold since 2010 at major retailers including Whole Foods and Amazon
• 102,100 bottles subject to recall; no injuries reported yet, but symptoms of ethanol poisoning include vomiting, nausea, slowed breathing, drowsiness
• Manufacturer Nutraceutical Corporation contacting customers, offering refunds or replacements
• If concerned about poisoning, call Poison Help hotline at 1-800-222-1222 or visit Poison.org